Author : Canada. Office of Alcohol, Drugs and Dependency Issues
Publisher : Office of Alcohol Drugs and Dependency Issues Health Canada
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Book Synopsis Canada's Drug Strategy by : Canada. Office of Alcohol, Drugs and Dependency Issues
Download or read book Canada's Drug Strategy written by Canada. Office of Alcohol, Drugs and Dependency Issues and published by Office of Alcohol Drugs and Dependency Issues Health Canada. This book was released on 1998 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document attempts to present an overview of Canada's current strategy regarding substance abuse issues. The strategy reflects a balance between reducing the supply of drugs and reducing the demand for drugs. Substances involved include alcohol, medications (both prescription and non-prescription), illicit drugs, inhalants, and banned and restricted performance-enhancing drugs as defined by the International Olympic Committee. The document first outlines the basic principles of the strategy, and its goals and objectives (primarily health-related). It then describes the components of the strategy's framework (research, knowledge development and dissemination, prevention programs, treatment and rehabilitation, legislation and enforcement/control, national co-ordination, international co-operation), and reviews future directions and priorities. Appendices include a historical context and a review of the current situation regarding substance use and abuse in Canada.